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Three reasons why the Atlanta Braves will maintain their nickname to the bitter end
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The Atlanta Braves won the World Series. But they face a tougher opponent off the field
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Cleveland Indians, Atlanta Braves need to change their nicknames
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Here's what the Braves think of MLB's 2023 rule changes
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Indians change their name - inevitably the Braves will, too
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Bryce Elder gets the nod for Braves in Game 3 of NLDS vs Phillies, National
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Braves' Players' Weekend nicknames
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Poll says U.S. sports fans support dropping 'Indians' nickname
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Fonda-Fultonville Central School District hopes to keep 'Braves' nickname
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Atlanta Braves minor league club in Georgia will DROP controversial nickname and tomahawk logo for next season, as both are deemed 'offensive' to many Native Americans
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Braves remain oddmakers' favorite to win World Series, Sports
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Hundreds Of Schools Are Still Using Native Americans As Team Mascots
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Cleveland Indians, Atlanta Braves need to change their nicknames
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Pride of nicknames: How schools accept change